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UFC Fight Night: Ribas vs. Namajunas
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- Saturday 03.23.2024 at 07:00 PM ET
- U.S. Broadcast: ESPN | Prelims: ESPN+
- Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Ownership: Endeavor
- Venue: UFC Apex
- Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
- Enclosure: Octagon
- TV Announcers: Laura Sanko, Paul Felder, Brendan Fitzgerald
- Ring Announcer: Joe Martinez
- MMA Bouts: 13
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| Bout | Info | |
|---|---|---|
| Rose Namajunas defeats Amanda Ribas via Decision, Unanimous | 5 Rounds, 25:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Karl Williams defeats Justin Tafa via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Edmen Shahbazyan defeats AJ Dobson via KO/TKO, Left Hook to Ground Punches | 4:33 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Payton Talbott defeats Cameron Saaiman via KO/TKO, Straight Left to Ground Punches | 0:21 Round 2 of 3, 5:21 Total Bout Page | |
| Youssef Zalal defeats Billy Quarantillo via Submission, Rear Naked Choke | 1:50 Round 2 of 3, 6:50 Total Bout Page | |
| Fernando Padilla defeats Luis Pajuelo via Submission, D'arce Choke | 2:45 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Trey Ogden defeats Kurt Holobaugh via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Julian Erosa defeats Ricardo Ramos via Submission, Guillotine Choke | 2:15 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Miles Johns defeats Cody Gibson via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Jarno Errens defeats Steven Nguyen via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Darya Zheleznyakova defeats Montserrat Rendon via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| André Lima defeats Igor Severino via Disqualificaton, Biting | 2:52 Round 2 of 3, 7:52 Total Bout Page | |
| Mick Parkin defeats Mohammed Usman via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page |
Responses Page 19
03.23.2024 | 6:50 PM ET
Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 6 Perfect, 690 Points | Tied for 40th with 6 others
"She’ll go there and smash her. She’ll get a title shot, become a UFC champion. We have a Ronda Rousey on steroids. This is what we have.” - Ali Abdelaziz on Kayla Harrison
03.23.2024 | 6:50 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 475 Points | Tied for 1222nd
03.23.2024 | 6:54 PM ET
Predictions: 4 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 225 Points | Tied for 4440th
"POUND FOR POUND, HEADSHOT, DEAD - Leon Edwards "
03.23.2024 | 6:57 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 565 Points | Tied for 416th
Rose Namajunas, DEC
I have to take Rose and her championship experience here but it's not with a ton of confidence. I think she's the better overall fighter but Ribas is an absolute dog. Ribas has shown she can be put away and Rose is a legit striker, but I think this goes to the scorecards for some reason. I think Ribas will make this competitive at first but I see Rose pulling away as the fight goes on. Rose probably doesn't find a finish unless Ribas gets really desperate late in the fight knowing she's behind. I definitely think Ribas has a chance because she pushes a great pace and Rose has shown she can be tentative at times. I have to take Rose thought especially considering she fought pretty well against Fiorot.
Williams vs. Tafa
Karl Williams, SUB, R1
I think Williams avoids the big shot and eventually gets Tafa down early. It's probably a wrap after that. I'm not too concerned about the last performance against Sherman because it was a late opponent change. I thought Williams looked good on the scale. He has slowly packed on more than 13lbs since his contender series fight, which was definitely needed if he wanted to continue trying to fight the way he does at heavyweight. Tafa has defended 1 takedown attempt from Carlos Felipe so far in the UFC and that's it.
Shahbazyan vs. Dobson
Edmen Shahbazyan, DEC
Tempted to be contrarian and pick Dobson here but if Edmen can't win this fight he's probably getting cut. Hard to trust Edmen because he death gasses sometimes but even harder to trust Dobson who just isn't active enough. Dobson actually has decent skills but I don't think his wrestling is good enough to beat Edmen. Edmen gets tired when he's pressured, taking damage, and being held down. I don't see Dobson enough of any of that to win.
Talbott vs. Saaiman
Payton Talbott, SUB
Don't see Talbot having too many issues with Saaiman's TRex arms.
Quarantillo vs. Zalal
Youssef Zalal, DEC
Billy Q is a good fighter but he takes a lot of damage and relies too much on his cardio as a weapon. I have a feeling this fight is going to be razor close because Zalal himself has excellent cardio. He is low volume but has good footwork, can wrestle, and will probably just try to pepper Billy Q from the outside. Full disclosure this is just a hunch, but I think Zalal takes this by split.
Pajuelo vs. Padilla
Fernando Padilla, TKO, R2
Another potential fight of the night. This should be a banger. Pajuelo looks decent just a little unproven for me. Padilla is so long for featherweight and is not afraid to brawl. I think he probably learned a lot from fighting a seasoned vet like Nelson in his last fight.
Ogden vs. Holobaugh
Trey Ogden, DEC
I think Ogden keeps it simple as he always does and takes a close decision here. Holobaugh probably the slightly better striker but Ogden is honestly decent at a little bit of everything. His defense jiu jitsu will be put to the test in this one for sure but he's shown to be a pretty good grappler so far.
Ramos vs. Erosa
Julian Erosa, SUB, R2
Potential fight of the night right here. I think Juicy J is the better striker but his chin is also shot. I don't know why but I see Ramos getting caught in something trying to wrestle.
Johns vs. Gibson
Cody Gibson, DEC
Not sure Johns is going to be able to wrestle Gibson for 15. Gibson is a decent striker but Johns is the better overall fighter. I just have a hunch Johns is going to struggle with the reach advantage Cody will have.
Nguyen vs. Errens
Jarno Errens, TKO, R2
I don't think either guy is anything special but Errens has genuinely fought the better competition. Both guys are decent strikers so this could actually end up being a really good fight.
Rendon vs. Zheleznyakova
Montserrat Rendon, DEC
Nap time.
Severino vs. Lima
André Lima, TKO, R3
Banger. Severino is an animal and seems like he can walk through a wall but Lima is a legit striker.
Usman vs. Parkin
Mohammed Usman, DEC
Lay and pray, rinse and repeat.
03.23.2024 | 7:02 PM ET
Predictions: 5 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 380 Points | Tied for 2749th
"This is a rat race...but I’m not a rat. I’m a f*ckin’ turtle, ninja turtle. So which one is your favorite? I like Michelangelo....next question - Tony Ferguson"
03.23.2024 | 7:03 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 0 Perfect, 415 Points | Tied for 2141st
"🏴 No Quarter Given 🏴"
03.23.2024 | 7:04 PM ET
Random thoughts on fighters
Predictions: 12 of 13 Winners, 5 Perfect, 725 Points | 9th Place
Quarantillo is a bit of a plodder, especially in his last fight out where he looked extremely slow and hesitant. Zalal has the speed edge and much better footwork to potshot from the outside. He most likely won't KO Quarantillo but small chance he throws some spinning/flying **** that ends it. Grappling is even
Andre Lima looks to have a really bright future in the division. Decision maybe?
* Edited at 03.23.2024, 7:04 PM ET *
03.23.2024 | 7:04 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 5 Perfect, 540 Points | Tied for 614th
03.23.2024 | 7:05 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 375 Points | Tied for 2777th
"We are all one"
Fighter Announcements
Mohammed Usman vs. Mick Parkin
03.23.2024 | 7:06 PM ET
Predictions: 5 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 380 Points | Tied for 2749th
"This is a rat race...but I’m not a rat. I’m a f*ckin’ turtle, ninja turtle. So which one is your favorite? I like Michelangelo....next question - Tony Ferguson"
Round 1 In Progress
Mohammed Usman vs. Mick Parkin
03.23.2024 | 7:07 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 0 Perfect, 415 Points | Tied for 2141st
"🏴 No Quarter Given 🏴"
03.23.2024 | 7:11 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 450 Points | Tied for 1591st
"I Am The Heavyweight Lorax. I Speak for the heavyweights"
03.23.2024 | 7:11 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 405 Points | Tied for 2302nd
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
03.23.2024 | 7:12 PM ET
Predictions: 3 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 200 Points | Tied for 4586th
"4 days notice i was ******* drinking beer and eating steaks in brazil"
03.23.2024 | 7:12 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 390 Points | Tied for 2594th
03.23.2024 | 7:12 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 475 Points | Tied for 1222nd
"Ohhhh he’s hurt!!!"
03.23.2024 | 7:12 PM ET
Predictions: 5 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 380 Points | Tied for 2749th
1-0 Usman because of the flurry of punchs and the cut.
"This is a rat race...but I’m not a rat. I’m a f*ckin’ turtle, ninja turtle. So which one is your favorite? I like Michelangelo....next question - Tony Ferguson"
03.23.2024 | 7:12 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 6 Perfect, 625 Points | Tied for 163rd
"Train by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night" - Nick Diaz
03.23.2024 | 7:12 PM ET
Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 6 Perfect, 690 Points | Tied for 40th with 6 others
"She’ll go there and smash her. She’ll get a title shot, become a UFC champion. We have a Ronda Rousey on steroids. This is what we have.” - Ali Abdelaziz on Kayla Harrison
03.23.2024 | 7:13 PM ET
Predictions: 4 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 275 Points | Tied for 4112th
"They don’t want a man like me to have the title cause I’m not a puppet like that fool up there."